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Rat
01
rato, roedor
a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases
Exemplos
The rat scurried along the alley, searching for scraps of food.
O rato correu pelo beco, procurando por restos de comida.
Despite efforts to control their population, rats remain a common sight in urban areas.
Apesar dos esforços para controlar sua população, os ratos continuam sendo uma visão comum em áreas urbanas.
02
a pad, typically made of hair, worn to add volume to a woman's hairstyle
Exemplos
She inserted a rat to lift her hairstyle for the party.
The stylist used a rat to create a fuller look.
03
a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible
Exemplos
He felt betrayed by a rat in the office.
She calls anyone who lies to friends a rat.
04
someone who works or provides replacement workers during a strike
Exemplos
Strikers accused the man of being a rat.
He hires rats to keep the factory running during the strike.
05
dedo-duro, informante
someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities
SlangExemplos
The criminal gang was furious when they discovered there was a rat in their midst.
A gangue criminosa ficou furiosa quando descobriu que havia um dedo-duro no meio deles.
He was labeled a rat after he cooperated with the police and testified against his former associates.
Ele foi rotulado de dedo-duro depois de cooperar com a polícia e testemunhar contra seus antigos associados.
to rat
01
to use a hair pad to add volume or fullness to a hairstyle
Exemplos
She rats her hair before attending the gala.
The stylist rats the curls for a vintage look.
02
to abandon or betray one's friends, group, or party for personal gain
Exemplos
He rats on his teammates to secure a promotion.
The politician rats his party for personal advantage.
03
take the place of someone who is on strike, performing their work
Exemplos
He rats during the labor strike at the factory.
The company hires workers to rat for those on strike.
04
to employ strikebreakers to replace striking workers
Exemplos
The factory rats the production lines during the strike.
Management rats by hiring replacement workers.
Exemplos
He decided to rat on his accomplices to get a reduced sentence.
Ele decidiu dedurar seus cúmplices para obter uma sentença reduzida.
The gang member was ostracized after he ratted out his former associates.
O membro da gangue foi ostracizado depois de dedurar seus antigos associados.
06
to hunt or catch rats, often using dogs trained for the purpose
Exemplos
The farmer rats around the barn every morning.
He trains the dog to rat effectively in the granary.
Árvore Lexical
ratlike
ratty
rat
